Climate Insights for Ch’ŏsal-li

Sukch’ŏn-gun, South Pyongan, North Korea

Hottest
July
29°C peak
Coldest
January
-11°C low
Wettest
July
275mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Ch’ŏsal-li is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1225mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 275mm of rainfall. Ch’ŏsal-li is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -1° Average: -6° Min: -11° Feb Max: 3° Average: -2° Min: -6° Mar Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 0° Apr Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 7° May Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 12° Jun Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 18° Jul Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Aug Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Sep Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 16° Oct Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 8° Nov Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 0° Dec Max: 1° Average: -4° Min: -8°
Max
Average
Min

Ch’ŏsal-li has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 7mm Feb Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 7mm Mar Precipitation: 36mm Snow: 2mm Apr Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 120mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 172mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 275mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 261mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 103mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 74mm Snow: 4mm Dec Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 9mm
Precipitation
Snow

Ch’ŏsal-li is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1225mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 102mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 275mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 15mm. That's 260mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 29cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 9cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 17km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed

Ch’ŏsal-li is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Ch’ŏsal-li, which began on March 20, 2026. Ch’ŏsal-li is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 213mm for the season, averaging 71mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 708mm across the season with a monthly average of 236mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 0 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 238mm for the season, averaging 79mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -11 to 3°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 67mm over the season and a monthly average of 22mm. Expect around 23cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ch’ŏsal-li based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-11 °C
-1 °C
14 km/h
15 mm
7 cm
Feb
-6 °C
3 °C
16 km/h
25 mm
7 cm
Mar Current
0 °C
10 °C
17 km/h
36 mm
2 cm
Apr
7 °C
18 °C
18 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
May
12 °C
23 °C
17 km/h
120 mm
0 cm
Jun
18 °C
26 °C
14 km/h
172 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
29 °C
14 km/h
275 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
29 °C
13 km/h
261 mm
0 cm
Sep
16 °C
26 °C
13 km/h
103 mm
0 cm
Oct
8 °C
19 °C
14 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Nov
0 °C
9 °C
15 km/h
74 mm
4 cm
Dec
-8 °C
1 °C
14 km/h
27 mm
9 cm
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